24071 excision arm/elbow lesion sternoclavicular 3 centimeters/>
Also known as: excision superficial lesion >3cm, superficial lesion removal, benign lesion excision
Excision of arm/elbow lesion (benign, superficial, greater than 3 centimeters). Removal of superficial benign lesion from arm or elbow, size greater than 3 cm.
Clinical Context
Performed for benign soft tissue lesions (lipoma, cyst, etc.) of arm/elbow exceeding 3 cm requiring excision.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 5.56 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 4.86 |
| Malpractice RVU | 1.31 |
| Total RVU | 11.73 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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